Russell Martin has a new home.... Agrees to 2 year 17 million deal

quote:UPDATE: ESPN’s Buster Olney reports that the Yankees never made Martin an offer. In fact, they haven’t made an offer to any position players so far this offseason.

8:44 PM: David Waldstein of the New York Times reports that Martin agreed to a two-year, $17 million deal with the Pirates. You could understand if the Yankees balked at a three-year deal at $8.5 million AAV, but it’s surprising that they weren’t willing to match the Pirates for two years.

re: Russell Martin has a new home.... Agrees to 2 year 17 million deal(Posted by geauxtigs99 on 11/30/12 at 8:07 am to Bacciagaloop)

The Romine back injury really put the organization behind as far as developing a MLB ready catcher. I think they trade for a low priced catcher or a guy with only a yr left on contract. They are getting below the tax hit line by 14 no matter the product on the field. I don't think the move is about lining their pockets but keeping their money from other organizations.

re: Russell Martin has a new home.... Agrees to 2 year 17 million deal(Posted by SM6 on 11/30/12 at 8:33 am to tduecen)

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[quote]Russell Martin said the Yankees told him they didn't have the money available to match Pittsburgh's two-year/$17MM offer, reports David Waldstein of the New York Times. The Yankees didn't make Martin an offer and have yet to make any offers to position players this offseason, reports ESPN's Buster Olney (both links are to Twitter). Read more at LINK ]